Bhubaneswar, Mar 2 (FN Agency) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday inaugurated the state of art Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bus Terminal at Baramunda in the capital city. Most popular as Baramunda bus stand earlier, the new terminal has been built over 17.32 acres of land by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority under the direct supervision of 5T Chairman Kartik Pandian. Speaking on the occasion, Patnaik said the new bus terminal is a tribute to Babasaheb on the 75th celebration of India’s independence. The terminal, he said, will create a new identity to Odisha and provide all modern facilities to the passengers.
It will remain as a landmark in development initiatives of the Odisha government. The Odisha Tourism Development Corporation ( OTDC) in a bid to provide highest comfort and convenience to tourists and passengers in the state-of-art facilities at the Bus Terminal opened its Travel Help Desk and a Cafe. The Travel Help Desk is specially designed to assist tourists in discovering the hidden gems and wonders of Odisha while helping them to locate accommodations nearby. The Desk will also provide information about local attractions, transportation options, assisting in ticket bookings for tours. The Cafe, named “Utkal Aroma”; aims to provide quick bites and beverages for tourists, passengers and locals in the neighbourhood.